14-01-2010

Well, it's January again, Did you make that goal to lose weight and get fit...again? How can you make 2010 different? I'll tell you how!

First of all, don't overwhelm yourself by choosing an unrealistic goal. "I'll lose 20 lbs in 2 months," is daunting and unrealistic. "I'll lose 20 lbs, one lb at a time this year," is a lot better! Also, "I'll go to the gym for 2 hours, 7 days a week," will NOT last. You will get burnt out, frustrated, bored and likely injured. If you've never worked out before, start with 3 days of exercise per week. Then graduate up to 4, then 5. If you MUST exercise 6 days, make sure you take that 7th day to rest.

Make small, manageable changes with your eating, too. If you LOVE chocolate, then don't tell yoruself you'll never have it again. Simply have less of it, and when you do eat it, really enjoy it! Make changes you can live with, because this is about changing your lifestyle, not depriving and punishing yourself short term.

Yes, 2010 can be the year you get on track and stay there. Set small goals, and celebrate every time you achieve one.